Operation Blue Santa is a Success

Operation Blue Santa was started back in 1972 by officers from the Austin Police department and has grown into a volunteer charitable organization that is serving over 3500 families this year with holiday presents. Saturday morning was the delivery date when these families received presents and a turkey for the holidays. Police Chief Art Acevedo is joined by Blue Santa Guy Benson as they present a boxful of gifts to Stephanie Estrada and her children in southeast Austin. She was surprised when she answered the door with one of her daughters Selena Perez, 7.

Brimming with excitement this family of kids Francisco Jaimes, 9, Claudia Carbajal, 7, Janette Jaimes, 6, and Elizabeth Carbajal, 5, carry the boxful of gifts into their home after receiving the presents delivered by Polcie Chief Art Acevedo and others this morning.